Teacher of Humanities

ROLE:            Teacher of Humanities

SCHOOL:       Weston Secondary School

CONTRACT:      Permanent, Full Time

SALARY:               Main Pay Scale / Upper Pay Scale 

CLOSING DATE: 9 February 2022

INTERVIEW DATE: 14 February 2022 

START DATE: 1 September 2022

JOB/PERSON SUMMARY:

This role offers an excellent opportunity for an inspiring and creative teacher to work in a supportive school. Weston Secondary School in Southampton is a small academy with big ambitions for our students who are aged 11 to 16. We have a strong commitment to ensuring high achievement in all subjects enabling students to progress to college, university and the workplace. The school is undergoing significant development to buildings and infrastructure, making a learning environment to be proud of.

We are seeking to appoint a highly motivated and enthusiastic practitioner, who is flexible and passionate about delivering quality learning experiences. The successful candidate will need to be committed to raising standards and making a significant difference to all students’ levels of attainment and wellbeing. 

This position would suit an experienced teacher as well as an ECT, with specific focus in Religious Education and History. Professional learning is a major priority and, therefore, we can offer a personalised CPD programme including funded access to an appropriate NPQ course as part of our commitment to your development. We are a friendly team who support each other to create a real ‘family ethos’ within the school.

WE ARE SEEKING A PROFESSIONAL INDIVIDUAL WHO:   

• Is a self-motivated and reflective teacher who has strong interpersonal skills and is an excellent team player. 

• Has high expectations for learning and behaviour. 

• Is able to contribute to the development of schemes of work within the department. 

• Is passionate and understands and demonstrates effective pedagogy in their teaching. 

WE CAN OFFER YOU:

• A dedicated and supportive team who place students at the heart of everything.

• An inspirational Head of Department to guide you through your career. 

• An open and honest professional learning community where continual improvement is our key focus. 

• A collaborative team who places a high premium on your professional development

• Eligibility to join the Teachers’ Pension Scheme or Local Government Pension Scheme

• Generous holiday entitlement for staff working 52 weeks per year which increases with length of service

• Free eye tests up to the value of £25 for users of VDU equipment and contribution up to the value of £60 towards the purchase of glasses specifically for the use of display screen equipment (where all conditions are met)

• Opportunity to become a school workplace Health and Wellbeing representative, meeting with other schools on a termly basis and feeding into the Health and Wellbeing strategy

• Access to the Trust Health and Wellbeing pages

• Access to a staff benefits portal through Sodexo and Portsmouth payroll

• Free confidential telephone and face to face counselling for staff and family members

APPLICATION PROCEDURE:

To find out more about this opportunity please visit our school website and download an application pack. Our website address is: www.westonsecondary.org/vacancies or visit www.hamwic.org. Please email your completed application form to HR@westonsecondary.co.uk by midday on the closing date.

Informal visits to the school are welcomed.  Please ring us on 023 8044 7820 or email us at info@westonseconary.co.uk to arrange an appointment.

SAFEGUARDING:

All schools with the Trust are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

We will ensure that all our recruitment and selection practices reflect this commitment. All successful candidates will be subject to Disclosure and Barring Service checks along with other relevant employment checks.

THE EDWIN JONES PARTNERSHIP

The Edwin Jones Partnership is part of an umbrella Trust called the Hamwic Education Trust. At the Hamwic Education Trust we offer unique opportunities for those individuals that excel in education.

We aim to deliver an outstanding education to our pupils and to do so we must employ outstanding people.

We offer a training pathway for all employees including teachers, support staff and our middle and senior leaders.

Our staff have opportunities to work on cross phase projects and to work in other schools within the Trust in order to gain invaluable experience and enhance their skills.